Zane: 'Titanic' was a blessing and a curse

Billy Zane felt "typecast" after he starred in 'Titanic'.

Billy Zane felt "typecast" after he starred in 'Titanic'.

The 46-year-old actor, who portrayed Cal Hockley in the 1997 epic drama, admitted while landing such a coveted role in the movie was "a gift", he became "synonymous with playing bad guys" among casting directors immediately afterwards.

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